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Trying to schedule a meeting time to suit everyone can result in wasted time and lots of back and forth. While tools like Scheduling Assistant in Outlook and Outlook on the Web have helped users coordinate schedules, and search for rooms, the tool isn’t without its hiccups. On occasions where most attendees have accepted a meeting, and one of the attendees suggests a new time ...

With Christmas less than a week away, now is the perfect time to get those last minute gifts, stocking fillers and Kris Kringle presents. Here is a list of just some of our favourite gift ideas to suit all budgets! Price Key: $= Under $100 $$= Under $200 $$$= $200+ Bose QC 35 Headphones ($$$) Ideal for travellers, the latest QuietComfort 35 wireless headp ...

While the festive season is perfect for spending time with loved ones, the weeks leading up to Christmas can be extremely stressful for most. Whether you're holidaying abroad or staying home this Christmas, here are a few tips and tricks which can save you time and frustration: Place a label on the front of your gift cards to track their balance Have you ever gone to use a g ...

As of last week, we have become a Microsoft Certified Silver Partner for Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions. We have achieved this status through our recent work migrating clients to Office 365, Microsoft’s Cloud Solution which incorporates business class email, instant messaging and the full office suite. If you would like to learn more about Office 365 and how it may be b ...

SharePoint Online is a cloud-based service which can be used to create websites, store information, and collaborate in real-time. SharePoint isn’t something you buy and install on each individual desktop but rather a cloud-based back-end system which ties an organisation’s information together, allowing colleagues to collaborate and synchronise their efforts. Regardless of whe ...

Microsoft Office 365 incorporates business class email, instant messaging, cloud file storage and the full office suite. With collaboration tools, remote access and familiar programs included, it’s no surprise that Office 365 is becoming increasingly popular among small to medium sized businesses. While there is no questioning the benefits of Office 365, businesses seem to ov ...

Microsoft Word is one of the most popular programs in the Office Suite, used by businesses, students and individuals all over the world. While the basic functionalities of Word are widely known, here are a few of the lesser known built-in functions which can make your life easier and boost productivity: Create a table of contents One of the most important reasons for using ...

Microsoft is slamming the door on PC users who might have hoped to use the new Intel Kaby Lake or AMD Zen chips for their Windows 7 or Windows 8 PCs. Unfortunately both chips are only supported by Windows 10. It’s no surprise that Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 10. The tech giant faced criticism earlier this year for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows use ...

After plenty of hype and speculation, the iPhone 7 is finally here. Whether you’re ready for an upgrade or are considering purchasing the phone outright, here’s everything you need to know about the new iPhones: No Headphone Jack Undoubtedly the biggest and most controversial aspect of the new iPhone is the removal of the headphone jack. Instead of boasting the industry sta ...

If you're using an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you need to update to version 9.3.5 without delay! On the 25 th of August, a mobile security company called Lookout and the advanced research laboratory at the University of Toronto, released detail of a sophisticated, targeted and persistent mobile attack on iOS devices. The hack, which gives the cybercriminal access to a devi ...

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